The Social Context of Consciousness: An Integrative Framework for Neuroscience, Psychology, and Law.
Integrative psychological & behavioral science February 14, 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s12124-025-09896-6 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Brain Consciousness Decolonization Meaning-making Social context |
| Citations | 2 |
| Key points | Argues that consciousness must be understood through social and cultural contexts, and that law should critically balance precedents rather than defer to neuroscience alone. |
Abstract
This article discusses social context of consciousness, the role of the brain and the psychological processes of their actions in the context of the socio-legal framework. Consciousness is understood without integrating with broader social and cultural situations. The understanding of consciousness also requires one's critical understanding of social context and group processes. Law has a more significant role in demystifying itself from the brain and consciousness trajectory and keeping a balance by considering precedents critically. This article also ventures into how consciousness can be understood in the social arena of decolonization and the possibility of neuroscience in informing the law in its reformation for justice.